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Saleswman · 11-30-2008, 06:09 AM

there was an OPTION!

Seriously, I have rescued many breeds of dogs over the years.....I could go into "why NOT" on each one for sure.......

But, when it came to Paddy.....well, its more like, "why not more". I love her dearly,she just makes me smile.

Myhre5 · 11-30-2008, 05:09 PM

I have two yorkies...one is 7 lbs and the other is 3 lbs. The 3 lb. one has had some issues. BUT i wouldn't trade them for ANYTHING. I have always had outside dogs, so I am new at this too, but what I have figured out about yorkies is that they are so flipping smart! They are very eager to please as well. My boys are 11 and 10.5 mo. old and are almost completely potty trained. It is 100% the owners fault if your dog doesn't potty train. You have to be consistant. They tell you pretty much most of the time, it is very easy to miss the sign, But you get the hang of it. They are wonderful additions to our family and I highly recommend a yorkie to anyone!!!

phfgkl · 11-30-2008, 05:22 PM

I hope this helps, I got my first yorkie almost 6 years ago, she was one day under 7 weeks when I got her. Here they can sell them anytime after 6 weeks, which I don't have a problem with, if they're eating good, and are good and healthy, of course, I'm also home 24/7, which helps out. I had my first one 2 weeks, and she was already running over to the pee pad, she's never chewed, never bitten me, and has the sweetest personality. So, not all yorkies are hard to train. It's called patience, and praise. All puppies are babies, and housebreaking, is not usually they learn overnight. Good luck with your search

LoveMyJake · 11-30-2008, 05:29 PM

I have two yorkie boys, and they have had no health problems whatsoever and were both easy to housebreak. I have had some behavioral issues with Jackson, but they have been easy to correct. You have to be willing to spend alot of time and alot of work, but that is true with any breed if you want them housebroken successfully. The key is to correct bad behaviors right away.

The first thing you have to do (if you decide to buy one) is choose a good breeder. Don't buy one from a pet store. Make sure you are getting a quality yorkie with no health issues. Do lots of research first and learn all you can, it pays off.

I am very happy with my boys!

lorriem · 11-30-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie1760

I've had a few different breeds of dogs in my life. I personally don't think yorkies and any harder to train than other small dogs. I have a 4 year old Bichon and Myah who will be 1 on Dec. 2. I trained them both the same way...outside and I got both of them in Feb. and winters in Wisconsin, aren't fun to train outside, but we didn't have any problems. Sure they both had accidents, but that was mostly our fault for not watching them.

As far as needing pampering....they don't have to be, but both of mine are. Any dog I have would be pampered..it is just me. If it was a farm dog, maybe not, but these two are part of the family. I've spoiled all my girls....skin and fur.

You said you have a pap....so you shouldn't have any problems with a yorkie. Plus, the yorkie will be "trained" by the other dogs, so you should have potty training problems.

Good luck with your decision...remember, you get what you pay for.

Can't wait to see photos!!!!!!

You are so right my other dogs have always helped train the young ones and I kept on thinking the pap was supposed to be so hard to train but she wasn't. Anyway we like I think I posted here a day ago went to the breeder our vet told us to go to and she had great yorkies and had them genetic tested. She also breeds poms and I fell in love with one of them. We get her tomorrow. The other breeder called yesterday and said our yorkie was ready. No way was she ready she was still nurseing last monday . She also just turned 6 weeks old Saturday. So I will have a pom that just happened to fall into my life.

lapi's yorkies · 11-30-2008, 05:44 PM

I would not trade my 3 Yorkies for anything. IMO they are the best breed in the world. We have been lucky and have not had any issues with them as far as health and potty training. Have they had potty accidents? absolutely but usually it was my fault. You have to be very structured and patient as well as a fun parent. The positive things that these little guys bring into your life far out weigh the negative. Good luck to you with your decision

11-30-2008, 06:09 AM	#46
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,643	I never really thought there was an OPTION! Seriously, I have rescued many breeds of dogs over the years.....I could go into "why NOT" on each one for sure....... But, when it came to Paddy.....well, its more like, "why not more". I love her dearly,she just makes me smile.

11-30-2008, 05:09 PM	#47
Myhre5 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 39	love them I have two yorkies...one is 7 lbs and the other is 3 lbs. The 3 lb. one has had some issues. BUT i wouldn't trade them for ANYTHING. I have always had outside dogs, so I am new at this too, but what I have figured out about yorkies is that they are so flipping smart! They are very eager to please as well. My boys are 11 and 10.5 mo. old and are almost completely potty trained. It is 100% the owners fault if your dog doesn't potty train. You have to be consistant. They tell you pretty much most of the time, it is very easy to miss the sign, But you get the hang of it. They are wonderful additions to our family and I highly recommend a yorkie to anyone!!!

11-30-2008, 05:29 PM	#49
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	I have two yorkie boys, and they have had no health problems whatsoever and were both easy to housebreak. I have had some behavioral issues with Jackson, but they have been easy to correct. You have to be willing to spend alot of time and alot of work, but that is true with any breed if you want them housebroken successfully. The key is to correct bad behaviors right away. The first thing you have to do (if you decide to buy one) is choose a good breeder. Don't buy one from a pet store. Make sure you are getting a quality yorkie with no health issues. Do lots of research first and learn all you can, it pays off. I am very happy with my boys! __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

11-30-2008, 05:44 PM	#51
lapi's yorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 186	I would not trade my 3 Yorkies for anything. IMO they are the best breed in the world. We have been lucky and have not had any issues with them as far as health and potty training. Have they had potty accidents? absolutely but usually it was my fault. You have to be very structured and patient as well as a fun parent. The positive things that these little guys bring into your life far out weigh the negative. Good luck to you with your decision __________________ Lapi Proud mommy of Tyler Tiffany Chloe and my new baby Brody

11-30-2008, 05:22 PM	#48
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	I hope this helps, I got my first yorkie almost 6 years ago, she was one day under 7 weeks when I got her. Here they can sell them anytime after 6 weeks, which I don't have a problem with, if they're eating good, and are good and healthy, of course, I'm also home 24/7, which helps out. I had my first one 2 weeks, and she was already running over to the pee pad, she's never chewed, never bitten me, and has the sweetest personality. So, not all yorkies are hard to train. It's called patience, and praise. All puppies are babies, and housebreaking, is not usually they learn overnight. Good luck with your search